The Asian Champions lost 1-0 last week to Qatar, a defeat that
meant it was unable to progress to the final stage of
qualification.
After the team’s poor start to the group, with one point from
the opening three games, two successive wins put the Desert Foxes
in with a great chance of the final round –until the Qatar result.
“It is really sad that Iraq lost in the 2010 FIFA World Cup
qualifiers,” said a statement from the IFA.
“Iraqis are not happy with the results.”
“The Iraqi FA has decided to disband the team as of now and also
not continue with the services of Adnan Hamad as coach. The team
will not participate in the West Asian Football Federation
Championship.”
“We will concentrate on rebuilding the team and the Gulf Cup in
2009 as well as the FIFA Confederations Cup.”
“We are thankful to Adnan Hamad for his efforts and tremendous
achievements.”